Extraordinary October sees continued cinema success
UK cinema admissions figures for October 2018 were an incredible 32 per cent up on the same month in the previous year, pushing the sector a full 5 per cent ahead of the same point in 2017.
Cinema First seeks independent Chair
The cross-industry body Cinema First - bringing together cinema operators and film distributors to promote and develop UK cinema-going - is looking to recruit a new independent Chair.
Screenings of ‘The Grinch’ kick off the 2018 Into Film Festival
Simultaneous screenings of Dr Seuss' The Grinch at cinemas in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh have kicked off the 2018 Into Film Festival, the largest free festival of its kind for children and young people in the World.
WTW Scott Cinemas’ Peter Hoare to receive exhibition honour at 2018 Screen Awards
Peter Hoare, director of the WTW Scott Cinemas chain, is to receive the Exhibition Achievement Award at the 2018 Screen Awards.
Screen Awards 2018 cinema of the year shortlists announced
UK cinema sites shortlisted for the two 'cinema of the year' categories at the 2018 Screen Awards were announced today, representing a diverse range of locations and business models.
Buoyant August at UK cinemas
Admissions at UK cinemas reached over 19 million in August, almost a third higher than the same month in 2017 and the biggest cinema-going month for seven years.
Vigilant cinema staff rewarded
Staff from cinemas across the UK and Ireland were formally recognised last week for their work in disrupting and preventing film piracy.
Sixth ‘Into Film Festival’ now open for bookings
Bookings opened this week for the sixth edition of the Into Film Festival, the World's largest free cinema event for children and young people.
Record-breaking August for UK cinemas
A wide range of strongly-performing titles saw August 2018 reach the highest ever box office for that month at UK cinemas.
UK cinemas and Walt Disney Studios come together in support of MediCinema
UK Cinema Association members and Walt Disney Studios have today announced plans to come together in support of the charity MediCinema through a programme of preview screenings of the studio's upcoming family film 'Christopher Robin'.